You have a commander's

personality
ENTJ

ENTJs are bold, imaginative, and strong-willed leaders, always finding a way – or makingone.
They are strategic thinkers with a natural ability to see possibilities and devise
comprehensive plans for action.

ENTJs are natural-born leaders. They embody the gifts of charisma and confidence, and project
authority in a way that draws crowds together behind a common goal. They are characterized
by an often ruthless level of rationality, using their drive, determination and sharp minds to
achieve their goals. They are quick to see inefficiency and conceptualize new solutions, and
enjoy developing long-range plans to accomplish their vision. They excel at logical reasoning
and are usually articulate and quick-witted. ENTJs are decisive and assume leadership readily.
They are career-focused and intensely ambitious, often working their way into positions of
power and influence. While they can be domineering, ENTJs are also known for their ability to
see the potential in others and willingly dedicate time and energy to helping their subordinates
grow. They value competence and expect others to meet their high standards.

ENTJ Talents ENTJ Growth Needs

Strategic planning and long-term Developing emotional intelligence

vision and empathy
Leadership and decision-making Learning to be more patient with
Logical analysis and problem-solving others
Organizing people and resources Balancing work and personal life
efficiently Considering the human element in
Seeing potential for growth and decisions
improvement Practicing active listening and
valuing others' input
Cognitive Orientation

How You Prefer to Think

Creative 80%

You have a strong ability to envision possibilities and create innovative strategies to achieve
ambitious goals.

Original Curious Non-Conforming

75% 85% 80%

Your high creativity score reflects your ability to see potential where others might not and to
devise original strategies for achieving goals. You're naturally curious about how systems work
and how they can be improved. Your non-conforming nature allows you to challenge
established norms when you see a better way forward.

Career Application: Your creative thinking is a significant asset in leadership roles, strategic
planning, and business development. You might excel in positions such as CEO, management
consultant, or entrepreneur, where your ability to envision and implement innovative strategies
is crucial.

Steve Jobs

Steve Jobs, co-founder of Apple Inc., exemplified many ENTJ traits. His
visionary leadership, strategic thinking, and ability to see potential in new
technologies showcase the creative aspects of the ENTJ personality.

"Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower."

Deliberative 85%

You approach decisions with a strategic mindset, considering long-term implications andstriving
for the most efficient and effective solutions.

Logical Systematic Impartial

90% 85% 80%

Your high deliberative score indicates a thoughtful, strategic approach to decision-making. You
excel at breaking down complex problems and analyzing them from multiple angles. Your
strong commitment to logic and efficiency allows you to make decisions that optimize
resources and outcomes.

Career Application: This deliberative approach is valuable in roles that require strategic
planning and high-stakes decision-making. You might excel in fields such as corporate strategy,
management consulting, or executive leadership, where your ability to make well-reasoned
decisions is crucial.

Margaret Thatcher

Margaret Thatcher, former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, is often

considered an ENTJ. Her approach to leadership and policy-making
demonstrated the ENTJ's capacity for strategic thinking and decisive action.

"Plan your work for today and every day, then work your plan."
Interpersonal Orientation

How You Engage with Others

Extraverted 75%

You are outgoing and assertive, comfortable taking charge in social situations and energized by
interacting with others, especially in a professional context.

Gregarious Engaging Adventurous

70% 80% 75%

Your high extraversion score reflects your comfort with being in the spotlight and your ability to
energize and direct others. You're engaging and articulate, especially when discussing ideas or
plans. Your adventurous nature means you're often willing to take calculated risks to achieve
your goals.

Career Application: Your extraverted nature is well-suited for roles that involve leadership,
public speaking, and networking. You might excel in careers such as executive management,
politics, or high-level sales, where your ability to engage and influence others is key.

Franklin D. Roosevelt

Franklin D. Roosevelt, 32nd President of the United States, displayed many

ENTJ characteristics. His charismatic leadership during challenging times
exemplifies the ENTJ's ability to inspire and direct others.

"The only limit to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today."

Nurturing 50%

While you can be supportive, especially in a mentoring context, you tend to focus more on
achieving goals than on addressing emotional needs.

Helpful Empathetic Person-Oriented

65% 40% 45%
Your moderate nurturing score suggests that while you can be helpful, particularly in a
professional context, you may sometimes struggle with emotional support or understanding
others' feelings. You tend to be more focused on achieving objectives and improving
performance than on addressing personal or emotional needs.

Career Application: This goal-oriented approach can be valuable in fields that require tough
decision-making and a focus on results. You might excel in roles like business leadership,
project management, or corporate law, where your focus on objectives and performance is
more important than emotional engagement.

Jack Welch

Jack Welch, former CEO of General Electric, is often typed as an ENTJ. His
leadership style, focused on performance and results rather than personal
relationships, reflects the ENTJ's tendency to prioritize goals over emotional
needs.

"An organization's ability to learn, and translate that learning into action
rapidly, is the ultimate competitive advantage."
Motivational Orientation

How You Apply Yourself

Composed 75%

You generally maintain a calm and confident demeanor, especially in professional settings,
though you may become impatient when faced with incompetence or inefficiency.

Calm Confident Poised

70% 90% 75%

Your high composed score reflects your ability to remain calm and collected, particularly in
challenging professional situations. You're often very confident in your abilities and decisions,
which allows you to maintain poise under pressure. However, you may sometimes struggle to
maintain composure when faced with what you perceive as incompetence or inefficiency.

Career Application: This composure is valuable in high-pressure leadership roles. You might
excel in positions such as CEO, crisis manager, or high-stakes negotiator, where the ability to
stay calm and make clear decisions under pressure is crucial.

Napoleon Bonaparte

Napoleon Bonaparte, the French military and political leader, is often typed as
an ENTJ. His strategic brilliance and composure in the face of immense
challenges reflect the ENTJ's capacity for remaining calm and confident in
high-pressure situations.

"Impossible is a word to be found only in the dictionary of fools."

Determined 90%

You are highly driven to achieve your goals, persistently working towards your vision and
overcoming obstacles with unwavering resolve.

Persistent Driven Proactive

95% 95% 90%

Your very high determination score reflects your intense drive to achieve your goals and realize
your vision. You're extremely persistent in the face of challenges and highly proactive in seeking
out opportunities and initiating action. Your drive often inspires others to push themselves
harder.

Career Application: This determination is invaluable in roles that require strong leadership and
the ability to overcome significant challenges. You might excel in positions such as startup
founder, turnaround CEO, or high-level politician, where your persistence and drive can lead to
transformative change.

Elon Musk

Elon Musk, entrepreneur and CEO of multiple companies including Tesla and
SpaceX, exhibits many ENTJ traits. His relentless pursuit of ambitious goals
and ability to push through obstacles showcase the determined nature of
ENTJs.

"When something is important enough, you do it even if the odds are not in
your favor."
You in Context

When interacting with others, you...

Are assertive and confident in social settings

Excel at networking and building professional relationships
May come across as intimidating or overly direct to some

As a leader, you...

Natural leaders who readily take charge

Excel at strategic planning and organizing resources
May struggle with being patient with less competent team members

When solving problems, you...

Approach problems with a focus on efficiency and long-term solutions

Excel at seeing the big picture and devising comprehensive strategies
May overlook emotional or interpersonal factors in solutions

When planning, you...

Create ambitious, long-term plans

Excel at organizing resources and people to achieve goals
May become frustrated with others who don't share their vision or pace

When setting goals, you...

 Set high, ambitious goals for themselves and others
Motivated by achievement and career advancement
May need to balance professional goals with personal life

On a team, you...

Natural at taking leadership roles in team settings

Excel at delegating tasks and organizing team efforts
May need to work on being more patient with brainstorming processes

Under stress, you...

May become overly critical or controlling under stress

Benefit from physical exercise and strategic planning to manage stress
Can become overwhelmed if unable to control their environment

When learning, you...

Quick to grasp new concepts, especially those related to systems and strategy
Enjoy learning that has practical applications to their goals
May become impatient with theoretical learning that doesn't have clear utility
Career Insights

ENTJs thrive in careers that allow them to lead, strategize, and implement long-term visions.
They excel in roles that require decisive action, strategic thinking, and the ability to organize
people and resources efficiently.

Suitable Career Paths

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Management Consultant
Entrepreneur
Corporate Lawyer
Political Leader
Investment Banker
Executive Producer
Military Officer
University Administrator
Senior Project Manager

Your Strengths in the Workplace

Strategic planning and vision-settingLeadership

and decision-making
Organizing and delegating tasks efficiently
Driving projects to completion
Identifying and developing talent in others

Areas for Growth

Developing greater empathy and emotional intelligence

Practicing patience with different work styles
Balancing focus on goals with attention to team morale
Improving active listening skills
Learning to appreciate and incorporate others' ideas more readily
Personal Growth and Development

Personal growth for ENTJs often involves developing their emotional intelligence and learning
to appreciate perspectives that differ from their own. By focusing on these areas, ENTJs can
enhance their leadership abilities and create more harmonious work environments,
complementing their natural strengths in strategy and execution.

Recommendations for Personal Development

Practice active listening and empathy in conversations

Engage in team-building activities to improve interpersonal skills
Learn and apply emotional intelligence techniques in leadership
Seek out diverse perspectives when making decisions
Develop mindfulness practices to increase self-awareness and stress management

Strategies for Stress Management

ENTJs typically manage stress by taking control of their environment and creating action plans.
Engaging in physical exercise, particularly activities that allow for simultaneous strategic
thinking (like chess or strategic sports), can help ENTJs decompress. It's important for ENTJs to
learn to recognize and address their own emotional needs, as they may tend to neglect these in
favor of achieving goals. Practicing mindfulness or meditation can help ENTJs stay grounded
and improve their emotional awareness. ENTJs should also be mindful of their tendency to
become overly controlling or critical when stressed, and may benefit from developing
techniques to step back and gain perspective in high-pressure situations.